PNR CAD SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Hyderabad is seeking an MTS CAD Silicon Design Engineer to shape next‑gen processors. You will own automation of PnR flows, collaborate with global design teams, and drive PPA convergence for 3nm/2nm nodes.

The role requires deep knowledge of physical design, power gating, and scripting in Python/TCL to automate flows. Strong communication and problem‑solving across time zones are essential. Experience with Innovus and Fusion Compiler is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's/Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of CAD flow and methodology experience at advanced nodes.
• Experience collaborating with design teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop Place and Route methodologies for advanced nodes.
• Collaborate with synthesis and signoff teams to improve PPA.
• Drive power/performance/area convergence for SOC implementations.
• Script utilities to automate various implementation stages.
• Support global design teams through multiple PnR flow stages.
• Develop CAD flows and methodologies for 3nm/2nm nodes.

Skills

PNR flows

Python scripting

CAD tools

Power gating

Innovus

Fusion Compiler

Education

Electronics Eng degree

M.S./M.Tech preferred

Tools

Innovus

Fusion Compiler

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

MTS CAD SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER:

THE ROLE:

This position for a CAD Engineer will be critical to shaping the next generation AMD products, the leader in GPU, CPU. It requires interfacing with large design teams across the globe and owning development & support for next generation synthesis, place and route flows. Successful candidate would be responsible for automation of PnR flows and methodologiesfor the3nm & 2nm technology nodes as well as working closely with the EDA vendors to identify innovative solutions and track methodology issues.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing Place and Route methodologies for various designs at advanced technology nodes


• Work seamlessly with synthesis and signoff (STA, extraction, Physical Verification) teams to achieve best-in-class PPA


• Drive power/performance/area (PPA) convergence for SOCs implementation


• Script out utilities to automate different stages of the implementation flow


• Support design teams at global sites through multiple PnR flow stages including chip finish flows


• CAD flow and Methodology development on advanced process nodes such as 3nm, 2nm are preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands‑on experience in PNR flows including multi-voltage & power-gated designs


• Expertise with industry‑standard physical design tools Innovus & Fusion Compiler


• Experience with synthesis, STA, Physical verification domains is a plus


• Strong understanding of low-power flows includes UPF concepts, power-gating, isolation, level-shifter, voltage areas, power-state tables, electrical checks using FM & VSI


• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, TCL with strong debugging capabilities and CAD‑automation mindset.


• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, with strong Python proficiency.


• CAD and Automation mindset

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering (Minor in Computer Science preferred)


• 8-10 years of experience in CAD flow and methodology development on advanced nodes such as 3nm & 2nm


• Work closely with design teams to support multiple areas through Netlist to GDSII implementation


• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking


• Team player, good work ethic, and excellent communication skills


• #LI-BM2

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.